Trivia - Texas

This Texas trivia quiz has 12 multiple-choice questions. Answers can be found at the end of the quiz. Have fun and share these Texas facts with friends and family.

1. What is Texas' official nickname?a) Sooner State b) Silver State c) Lonestar State d) Cornhusker State2. In term of geography, Texas is located in which area of the United States?a) North central b) South central c) Southwest d) Northeast3. The capital of Texas is ______.a) Austin b) Houston c) Dallas d) San Antonio e) Fort Worth 4. The phrase "Don't Mess with Texas" was originally developed by the state's Department of Transportation as part of what campaign?a) Anti-littering b) Anti-gun c) Anti-drug5. Prior to becoming a U.S. state in 1845, Texas was ________.a) A territory of Mexico b) Indian territory c) Unclaimed d) An independent republic6. What is the biggest and most important industry in Texas?a) Agriculture b) Energy c) Tourism d) Defense/Military7. Due to its geographical location, Texas is most vulnerable to which type(s) of natural disaster?a) Hurricanes b) Tornadoes c) Earthquakes d) A and B8. In its political history, Texas has been ________.a) Liberal leaning b) Conservative leaning c) Moderate leaning9. The famed Battle of the Alamo, which took place in what is now San Antonio (Texas), was between the Texian army and the Mexican troops. Who won this battle?a) The Texian freedom fighters b) The Mexican army c) A tie10. Football is enormously popular in Texas. The state is home to two NFL teams, the Texans and ______.a) The Eagles b) The Broncos c) The Raiders d) The Cowboys 11. Which of these former U.S. presidents was a Texas native (born in the state)?a) George W. Bush b) George H. W. Bush c) Dwight D. Eisenhower d) Both A and B12. True or false. Texas has no individual state income tax.Answer Key:1)c 2)b 3)a 4)a 5)d 6)b 7)d 8)b 9)b 10)d 11)c 12)TrueClassificationsMaster - 12 correct answersExpert - 10 to 11 correct answersIntermediate - 7 to 9 correctBeginner - 4 to 6 correctNovice - Less than 4 correct